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The primary purpose of this publication is to share knowledge and best practices that will enable more people to enjoy the sport in a safe and sustainable way. More specifically, this publication is intended to help bridge gaps in health and safety knowledge and understanding between those who regulate, those who are regulated and those who participate in the industry. It attempts to strike a practical balance between the costs and benefits of riding and the need to regulate what is essentially a high risk sport if taken to its highest level. In turn this should enhance individual benefits gained from riding and promote a sustainable industry.

Under the Riding Establishments Acts 2006 and 2009, all riding establishments must hold a licence which the local authority grants following consideration of an inspection report by a veterinary surgeon on the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS)/British Veterinary Association (BVA) approved List of Riding Establishment Inspectors.

People like to take risks, but also like a degree of comfort that those risks are being controlled. The equine environment is no different. Although it is recognised as a high risk sport it is, inter alia, balancing the risk of falling off against the benefits and enjoyment gained.  

Parents also play a vital role. Insurance company requirements have an ever increasing influence and there have also been a number of civil claims within the sector (eg Kear v Stockland 2011, Freeman v Higher Park Farm 2008). However, ensuring the safety and health of staff, volunteers and members of the public is down to good management, good horses and competent instructors and riders. Some would argue that it is about having a positive safety culture, driven by the senior leaders/ instructors or owners of the establishment. Nevertheless, even with the best management, there remain instances where lines of responsibility or knowledge of what has to be done within equine establishments (this includes Livery Yards) are blurred. This is particularly the case when volunteers are used in the day-to-day activities in of both horse riding and care.

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